volverse en contra de

to turn against

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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (to betray)

a. to turn against

Los inversionistas se volvieron en contra del director ejecutivo cuando descubrieron que había estado robándole dinero a la firma.The investors turned against the CEO when they discovered that he had been stealing money from the firm.

b. to turn on

Estos nobles no son leales a nadie. Si le ofrece suficientes tierras, se volverán en contra de su rey.These nobles are not loyal to anyone. If you offer them enough lands, they will turn on their king.

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